La Cañada Flintridge in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
La Cañada Centennial Memorial
Photographed by Craig Baker, January 8, 2026
1. La Canada Centennial Memorial Marker
Within the soul of America is the freedom of mind and spirit in man. Here alone are the open windows through which pour the sunlight of all the human spirit. Here alone human dignity is not a dream but a major accomplishment.
- Herbert Hoover
In honor and recognition of the men and women of this valley who have served our country.
United States Bicentennial - May 31, 1976
Erected 1976 by La Cañada Chamber of Commerce, La Cañada Kiwanis Club, La Cañada Rotary Club.
Topics and series. This historical marker and memorial is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Rotary International series list.
Location. 34° 12.408′ N, 118° 12.288′ W. Marker is in La Cañada Flintridge, California, in Los Angeles County. It is at the intersection of Foothill Boulevard and La Canada Boulevard, on the right when traveling west on Foothill Boulevard. Located in Memorial Park, near the gazebo. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1301 Foothill Blvd, La Canada Flintridge CA 91011, United States of America.
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Regionally, this marker and memorial is in Greater Los Angeles and in the Transverse Ranges. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexico’s Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: La Cañada Congregational Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Lanterman House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Sport Chalet (approx. 0.4 miles away); Japanese Garden (approx. half a mile away); Descanso Gardens (approx. 0.6 miles away); a different marker also named Descanso Gardens (approx. 0.6 miles away); Glendale and Montrose Railway (approx. 1.2 miles away); Montrose Founding (approx. 1.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in La Cañada Flintridge.
Regarding La Cañada Centennial Memorial. On November 30, 1976, the two distinct communities of La Cañada and Flintridge combined and incorporated
Photographed by Craig Baker, January 8, 2026
2. La Canada Centennial Memorial
Additional keywords. Station Fire
Photographed by Craig Baker, January 8, 2026
3. 2009 Station Fire Memorial
Honoring the work of firefighters and sheriffs during the disastrous wildfire that destroyed most of the nearby Angeles National Forest.
Photographed by Craig Baker, January 8, 2026
4. Time Capsule, 2012-2062
Photographed by Craig Baker, January 8, 2026
5. Memorial Park
Credits. This page was last revised on June 2, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 10, 2026, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 61 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on January 10, 2026, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
